Archives for 2014

'“You look where we are,” coach Ted Nolan said. “You’re not going to play a consistent game all the time if you’re in bottom place. That’s why we’re in bottom place.”' … [Read more...] about When Sabres play Oilers, it won’t be clash of titans

'o far, 11 games into his Sabres career, Linus Omark has been a colossal disappointment, compiling zero goals, two assists and seven healthy scratches for the NHL’s worst team.' … [Read more...] about Sabres’ Linus Omark looking to break out against Oilers; Jhonas Enroth not focused on Olympics

'“I’m trying to work hard every day and that’s my focus right now,” Omark said. “I’m going out there to work hard in practice and if I get an opportunity to play, I’m going to play hard.”' … [Read more...] about Linus Omark to suit up against Edmonton Oilers

'“They’re 30th, we’re 29th, (it’s a) game that both teams don’t want to lose,” said Oilers left winger Taylor Hall. “Any time you see a team in the standings that’s near you or below you, you want to beat them and validate yourself a little bit, for sure.”' … [Read more...] about Oilers, Sabres fight the same battle

Linus Omark to suit up against Edmonton Oilers (Edmonton Sun) Oilers, Sabres fight the same battle (Edmonton Journal) Oilers-Sabres Preview (AP) Edmonton Oilers (18-33-6) at Buffalo Sabres (15-31-8) (The Sports Network) Sabres aim to bounce back vs. Oilers (NHL.com) Preview: Oilers at Sabres (EdmontonOilers.com) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Edmonton Coverage

'Regier would follow a similar strategy in 2009, taking three players who never shy away from physical contact.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo Sabres used 2009 NHL Draft to add size and toughness

Pysyk quietly dominating in Rochester (WGR-AM) … [Read more...] about Monday’s Rochester Coverage

'It was a harsh reminder for the Sabres and their fans of how far the organization really has to go. No matter how hard the Sabres worked Saturday, there was no way they could have matched the skill that was on display.' … [Read more...] about Avs’ young, impressive skaters bury Sabres

'Callahan, a Rochester native who will represent the United States at the Olympics, is finishing a three-year deal that pays $4.275 million annually. The 28-year-old winger has nine goals and 21 points in 39 games.' … [Read more...] about Buffalo not showing interest in Callahan

Avs dominate Sabres in final home game before Olympics (Denver Post) Colorado Avalanche has pregame tribute to Sochi-bound Olympians (Denver Post) Patrick Roy full of praise for Marc-Andre Cliche after his first goal (Denver Post) Avs Score Pre-Super Bowl Touchdown in Buffalo Win (ColoradoAvalanche.com) Photo gallery (ColoradoAvalanche.com) Photo gallery (Sabres.com) … [Read more...] about Sunday’s Colorado Coverage

'Colorado continued its mastery over the Sabres. The Avalanche have won seven straight against Buffalo.' … [Read more...] about Avalanche pound Sabres 7-1

'Matt D'Agostini registered the lone goal for the Sabres, losers in eight of their last 10. Starter Ryan Miller was yanked after yielding five goals on 27 shots. Jhonas Enroth finished up by allowing two scores on 12 chances.' … [Read more...] about Colorado 7, Buffalo 1

'"We weren't ready to go from the get-go," Buffalo coach Ted Nolan said. "We never laid a body on anyone. It was a very ugly game to watch."' … [Read more...] about Cliche’s first goal highlights Avs’ 7-1 rout

'Nathan MacKinnon scored a goal and added two assists, leading the Avalanche to a 7-1 rout over the Sabres at the Pepsi Center on Saturday.' … [Read more...] about MacKinnon, Avs Rip Sabres 7-1

'Buffalo looked like an AHL team trying to keep up with the passing, skating and skill of the Avalanche. That’s now both games on this road trip that the Sabres weren’t ready to play in the first period.' … [Read more...] about Sabres not ready to play again